Nationwide fast-food strike set for Aug. 29

Labor organizers and fast-food workers have set Aug. 29 for a one-day walkout that could affect restaurants in at least 35 cities, The Washington Post reports.

After several other one-day strikes, which started in New York City, and pledges of support on social media, fast-food workers across the country have been encouraged to negotiate for better wages. Organizers tell The Washington Post that the median pay for fast-food workers is $8.94 an hour. Workers are calling for $15 an hour and want to form a union.

The Aug. 29 date is significant. It is the day after the 50th anniversary of the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom. It also leads up to Labor Day weekend.